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Trump call to up defense spending to 5% rattles NATO allies

Deutsche Welle on January 8, 2025

Trump call to up defense spending to 5% rattles NATO allies

European NATO members would struggle to increase defense spending to 5% considering the high social welfare bill in the continent. But analysts say Trump’s demand could be a negotiating tactic to reach a compromise.

Source link : https://www.dw.com/en/trump-call-to-up-defense-spending-to-5-rattles-nato-allies/a-71249209?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

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Publish date : 2025-01-08 19:01:00

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